12.10.2011 Bank of Zachary Holiday Party - Zachary, LA

When Saturday, December 10 arrived, Best Catered Events was on the road again.  This time we were headed to the home of  Frank and Kathy Parker in Zachary.  Upon arrival, owner Dianne Evans immediately fell in love with this home.  So cozy, warm and comfortable, an absolute perfect place for a party. 

Frank and Kathy know how to host a party and they do it right!  When we entered we could see all the shiny ornaments hanging from all the chandeliers and vintage tablecloths already on all the tables. The house is just so inviting, with it's fireplace crackling and the antique Rock Ola jukebox playing, Bells Will Be Ringing by Charles Brown, the Best Catered Events staff members Bonnie Baxley and Brenda Kelly were humming and setting up the wonderful menu that the group had picked for their meal.

On the menu was our Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta, sweet and sour meatballs, bacon green bean bundles, assorted finger sandwiches, crabmeat au gratin, sundried tomato, feta and pine nut torte, mini crawfish pies, fresh fruit, raspberry hazelnut torte, voodoo cheese, fire grilled vegetables, peppered pork loin, beef brisket and chocolate covered Louisiana strawberries. 

Out back there was a fire pit and folks were gathered around it, in the hall there was slow dancing to the sounds on the antique jukebox, in the dining room folks were cutting the Italian Creme, Carrot and Red Velvet cakes with the cutest serving set ever, and out front on the porch there were others visiting and talking around a pot bellied stove. 

The Bank of Zachary is very special to this owner.  I have done more weddings for the children of the members of the Bank of Zachary than any other single location in over 20 years of catering. When I go into the bank, which is not that often, I always know most of the employees and they always know me.  I hear about all the grandchildren they have and we talk about how many years ago it was that I catered their weddings. 

This bank also took a chance on a lady that worked at Zachary High School and wanted to start her own small catering business all those many years ago.  They have been very instrumental in my company's relocation back to the Baton Rouge area.  I owe alot to this team of professionals.  I appreciate them and I am so happy to be able to cater their event.

Special thanks to Frank and Kathy Parker.  I felt like I was at home, among friends and a guest.....and I was the caterer!

Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana - Holiday Party- 12.10.2011 Lafayette, LA

The Affiliated Blind of Louisiana gathered for their Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Lafayette, LA.

Menu selections included chicken and sausage jambalaya, sweet and sour meatballs, mini crawfish pies, cold spicy shrimp dip, chicken salad croissants, sliced ham with freshly baked rolls, fresh fruit, cookies and raspberry lemonade and holiday punch.
This group knows how to have a good time and this party was no exception.  There was music, games (lots of games), laughter, joking around and of course no shortage of good food provided by Best Catered Events of Prairieville, LA!

We will see you folks for the Mardi Gras......oh, and owner Dianne Evans wants to be a judge again...what fun! 

Merry Christmas, may God keep all of you safe and secure until we meet again.

Holiday Open House and Brunch 12-10-2011

Mrs. Pat Cowart hosted a Holiday Brunch and Open House at her lovely new home in Central on Saturday, December 10, 2011. 

Mrs. Cowart's daughters and granddaughters showed the guests around the home's interior which was beautifully decorated for the holidays.  The outside courtyard with brick fireplace was quite the gathering place and the large island made for easy access for the food offerings.

Best Catered  Events owner, Dianne Evans and staff members Stephanie Brown and Verlin Wickel provided our Seafood Fandango Pasta, Fruited Spinach Salad with Cranberry Vinagrette, Fresh Chicken Salad Croissants, Louisiana Stuffed Crawfish Bread, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates, Voodoo Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Peach Iced Tea and assorted mini holiday desserts.

A very nice way to start off one of our busiest Saturdays in December!  Merry Christmas from Best Catered Events!

Robison Family Holiday Tradition 12.3.2011 - Alexandria, LA

When Tucker and Enell Robison have a get together, they plan things down to the last detail.  Their gorgeous home is always so tastefully and beautifully decorated for the holidays with help from Rick Ferguson of Rick Ferguson Flowers.

This year the home was absolutely breathtaking!  White and silver everywhere, and white lights and candles galore.  Out in the back past the pool on the "Bayou" the white deer, polar bears and other animals were moving and twinkling in the night air.  The popcorn tree in the courtyard was once again decorated for the festivities. The newest addition to the decor this year was the "snowing tree".  It was definitely a conversation piece and sprayed "snow" all night. 

Those in attendance enjoyed appetizers of "BLT minis, Apache Cheese Dip with Chips, Spinach and Cranberry Salad, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Shrimp and Corn Soup, Raspberry Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with freshly baked rolls, Bacon and Roll Ups, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Honey Butter Dipped Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders, Caprese Salad Skewers, Fire Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Fruit with Brandied Fig and Apricot Torte with Coconut Cookies, Chocolate Mousse Cups, Fresh Fruit and Chantilly Creme Parfaits, Lemon Bars and Triple Chocolate Threat Brownies.

Out in the movie viewing area, everyone enjoyed nachos with cheese and warm cookies with cold milk shots. Later, their was live story telling and music which was the true highlight of the evening.  What a wonderful way to kick off the holidays!

This was our third year to enjoy working with Mrs. Enell for this particular event.  We look forward to creating something for 2012!  That drive to Alexandria seems short when we are going to our friend's home.

Bruns Family Dental Center Employee Dinner Party 12.2.2011

On Friday, December 2, 2011 the employees and owners of Bruns Family Dental Center gathered at the Bruns Estate for their Annual Office Party.  This group is so fun and they love Best Catered Events!

The evening started with an open bar and our mini blt's and apache cheese dip.  After visiting and working up an appetite, everyone gathered around the bar and main dining table for dinner.  Chef Dustin Quibodeaux fired up the grill and cooked the filet mignons and grilled shrimp to order. 

The dinner was Sensation Salad, Filet on Asparagus topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Baked Potato with toppings tableside, Brocolli Hollandaise, soft garlic bread and iced tea.  Dessert was Cheesecake with fresh fruit sauce and Chantilly Cream.

Bruns Family Dental has been our customer for a long time and we wish them all the best of holiday seasons.  We look forward to working with you in 2012!